@@bunnyman6321 I was still riding until August of last year. Skills were getting much better and I was having a lot more fun. This jump because fairly easy. Fractured my pelvis in August, though. So not riding at the moment.
Sent chills down to my heels when I saw that endo. Man, no fun there! AJ your videos help so much! I get zero practice time and only really race once a month this year, at most, (harescrambles) but it seems like every turn there's a voice in my head referencing something you've mentioned in a video. From not sitting until after the last braking bump to keeping elbows up, whatever it may be, it's so helpful! Hope to take a class one day. Thanks again!
Love the videos AJ , got to do one of his classes last week at mx23 was awesome to get to meet you I had a great time , if AJ comes to your area I highly recommended his class. Was cool watching him ride it’s amazing how good he is and how easy he makes it look, straight beast . Next time he’s in my area know I’ll b back
How about we all show our appreciation for all the information AJ is sharing with us to help us become better riders with a simple $2 a month contribution to his Patreon account to help him keep these videos coming. It's obvious AJ puts a lot into his instruction. Let's let him know we appreciate it. That $2 a month donation won't really be missed by us but will make a big difference to him.
You know, you're right. I watch a good amount of videos from various creators but the only one that I come to for education is AJ's. $2 is not a lot, and is well worth it!
I dnt have tell u A J. tht u do a great job on teaching & trying 2 help guys 2 Ride/Race Better. U Already NO tht. But NOT ALL Great MX Racers like ur self. Can Teach Good. Like U do. U DO A GREAT JOB Man. Wick On ✊
Third. What's up man? I've learned a lot from this series. In fact, these videos inspired me to ride in the first place. I've seen every one and am always looking forward to more. Thanks!
Man can’t believe this was 2 years ago now aj will be proud to know I do not ever take my feet off pegs around this turn or really any of them! It took me a while to get comfortable with it but I have!
@@bunnyman6321 yes for sure helps. Keeping two feet on makes you find your balance on the bike the fast guys can put three foot out because they are already comfortable on bike. When I started keeping feet on pegs It made me hit the turns properly instead of dabbing my foot and messing it all up. Honestly it helped me be a better rider my only issue now is I am 28 with a baby and wife so I am conservative on hitting jumps and things like that because I always worry about getting hurt. If I got over that I would be so much better. But when I started with Aj I could not make it half a lap around tomahawk without almost crashing because I never had rode tracks until I was older. It’s amazing the stuff you learn
@Tylerw56 She at the perfect age to start mx. When JS7 was bought from the hospital after being born his father was riding him around on a bike. The Mom probably wasn't present though 😀😂😀😂😀😂😀😂 Congratulations on your new born 👏 ✨️ 💜
I love your channel has helped my riding a lot, just got my first yz450f always rode 2 stroke, its such a big adjustment. Could really do with some lessons from you 💯💎
Excellent again thank you. Im a very tentative jumper, I just struggle with the confidence to commit. I must not have enough approach speed and always fall short of the landing. I am also afraid of the kicker, or any ruts on take off ramp. The more tips you can show would be so valuable!
I’m the one on the Yamaha in the video and it’s all about correct body position too keep you safe chest forward head forward and full commitment. His GoPro died so he didn’t get as many of my runs on the step up. But I got close a couple times but I wasn’t getting enough speed even though felt like I was hauling ass. But aj has taught me the correct body position to be In and I could case that jump safely!
@@Tyler.56 great insight, thanks! I know what you mean, i see these guys cruise up to a jump, make it easy. Meanwhile i feel like im going 100mph and come up short!
Yea that’s exactly how it feels lol. Best advice I could give u is record one of the fast guys hitting a jump that your wanting to jump then have someone record you tryiNg to jump it 2-3 times. Then go back and listen to the guys bike sound who cleared jump and listen to your bike in videos. You will be surprised to realized how your getting off the gas too soon or aren’t on gas hard enough at all. When I watched the videos back I was super mad at myself because if I stayed on gas for 10 more feet i would have cleared thah stepup with ease
At my track, I see many riders attack the jump and lay off the throttle at the face of the jump, but I also see many that take off with smooth throttle. My question is: on a jump where possible, should we be aiming to take off the jump coasting? I'm fairly certain that there is a time and place for both techniques but I'm just wondering if you can comment on when to use each technique and which we should practice as beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders? Thanks for all the great videos! Also, what go pro mount do you use?
You really want to just be smooth throttle all the way off jump face. For high level riders, there’s times we have to coast there last bit of takeoff or even brake aggressively on the takeoff I use the Dango Mount
I remember reading in Dirt Bike mag in the 80s when Gary Bailey did his school, if your elbows were down he would smack your elbow with a stick as you went by! Lol!
AJ! Can you make a video about how difficult it is to come from ct and become a pro rider? Lol jk but could you make a video on getting better at steering with the rear wheel?
Haha! Very difficult. I might need to watch a video on that for myself 😂 I’m one to almost always rely on front end traction and “steering with the rear” is something I struggle with. I can definitely make a video talking more about it
I don’t always try not to endo, but when I do, I endo. 😂 Thanks again for the great lesson, looking forward to the next one already!
You still ride? If yes how you coming along with your skills?
@@bunnyman6321 I was still riding until August of last year. Skills were getting much better and I was having a lot more fun. This jump because fairly easy.
Fractured my pelvis in August, though. So not riding at the moment.
@@nhunt52 Get well soon 💯
Cool the only one on TH-cam giving lessons keep up the good work helps a lot of us guys out here too
Sent chills down to my heels when I saw that endo. Man, no fun there!
AJ your videos help so much! I get zero practice time and only really race once a month this year, at most, (harescrambles) but it seems like every turn there's a voice in my head referencing something you've mentioned in a video. From not sitting until after the last braking bump to keeping elbows up, whatever it may be, it's so helpful! Hope to take a class one day. Thanks again!
Awsome video on jump confidence definitely need to finish that one we need it
Love the videos AJ , got to do one of his classes last week at mx23 was awesome to get to meet you I had a great time , if AJ comes to your area I highly recommended his class. Was cool watching him ride it’s amazing how good he is and how easy he makes it look, straight beast . Next time he’s in my area know I’ll b back
Thank you! Was great having you
What a track! .. Great to see you getting around the country teaching.. Thanks for the tips.
How about we all show our appreciation for all the information AJ is sharing with us to help us become better riders with a simple $2 a month contribution to his Patreon account to help him keep these videos coming. It's obvious AJ puts a lot into his instruction. Let's let him know we appreciate it. That $2 a month donation won't really be missed by us but will make a big difference to him.
You know, you're right. I watch a good amount of videos from various creators but the only one that I come to for education is AJ's. $2 is not a lot, and is well worth it!
I dnt have tell u A J. tht u do a great job on teaching & trying 2 help guys 2 Ride/Race Better. U Already NO tht. But NOT ALL Great MX Racers like ur self. Can Teach Good. Like U do. U DO A GREAT JOB Man. Wick On ✊
Awesome job pointing out the riders faults and stating the correct way!!
Moto is tough niche , very cool to see you business growing . Congratulations 👏
Very difficult industry to thrive in, but I’ve been lucky so far. Thanks!
These videos are amazing they have definitely helped me as a rider to correct many minor major and common mistakes so glad you do these!!!
Good video. All the pros stay forward. And it’s a lot easier to push your body back if needed, than to catch up to the bike in the air
Third. What's up man? I've learned a lot from this series. In fact, these videos inspired me to ride in the first place. I've seen every one and am always looking forward to more. Thanks!
Glad you like them!!!!
Thunder Valley! so tempting!
Great information on this one. Please keep it up!
Great content aj! Keep it up my man🤟🏻
Man can’t believe this was 2 years ago now aj will be proud to know I do not ever take my feet off pegs around this turn or really any of them! It took me a while to get comfortable with it but I have!
Do you feel foot on pegs is better then foot off?
How much has your riding improved in 2 years?
@@bunnyman6321 yes for sure helps. Keeping two feet on makes you find your balance on the bike the fast guys can put three foot out because they are already comfortable on bike. When I started keeping feet on pegs It made me hit the turns properly instead of dabbing my foot and messing it all up. Honestly it helped me be a better rider my only issue now is I am 28 with a baby and wife so I am conservative on hitting jumps and things like that because I always worry about getting hurt. If I got over that I would be so much better. But when I started with Aj I could not make it half a lap around tomahawk without almost crashing because I never had rode tracks until I was older. It’s amazing the stuff you learn
@Tylerw56 I appreciate your feedback.
Now it's time to get your child to riding, let's go TY 💯
@@bunnyman6321 she’s 3 weeks! But I hope she wants to get into it! But yea man no problem!
@Tylerw56 She at the perfect age to start mx. When JS7 was bought from the hospital after being born his father was riding him around on a bike. The Mom probably wasn't present though 😀😂😀😂😀😂😀😂
Congratulations on your new born 👏 ✨️ 💜
I love your channel has helped my riding a lot, just got my first yz450f always rode 2 stroke, its such a big adjustment. Could really do with some lessons from you 💯💎
Do you like 2 stroke or 4 stroke better?
You should try to get to mill creek in Alabama for a Mx school. Love the vids. Hope to see you at Arcola.
Did he ever come?
I would rather have the e-bike but I would miss that Cr two-stroke especially when that power kicks in and of course the sound
You need to come to SOCAL
First. How’s it going Aj i don’t know if I’ve ever clicked so fast.
Haha! Thanks for always watching!
On the step up at tomahawk I always seem to clear it but I usually don’t make the corner any pointers?
Cool lessons!
Excellent again thank you. Im a very tentative jumper, I just struggle with the confidence to commit. I must not have enough approach speed and always fall short of the landing. I am also afraid of the kicker, or any ruts on take off ramp. The more tips you can show would be so valuable!
I’m the one on the Yamaha in the video and it’s all about correct body position too keep you safe chest forward head forward and full commitment. His GoPro died so he didn’t get as many of my runs on the step up. But I got close a couple times but I wasn’t getting enough speed even though felt like I was hauling ass. But aj has taught me the correct body position to be In and I could case that jump safely!
@@Tyler.56 great insight, thanks! I know what you mean, i see these guys cruise up to a jump, make it easy. Meanwhile i feel like im going 100mph and come up short!
Yea that’s exactly how it feels lol. Best advice I could give u is record one of the fast guys hitting a jump that your wanting to jump then have someone record you tryiNg to jump it 2-3 times. Then go back and listen to the guys bike sound who cleared jump and listen to your bike in videos. You will be surprised to realized how your getting off the gas too soon or aren’t on gas hard enough at all. When I watched the videos back I was super mad at myself because if I stayed on gas for 10 more feet i would have cleared thah stepup with ease
@@Tyler.56 thats a good idea. I think once I get past the hesitation, I think it will fall into place. I hope!
My dad always said. They can put a man on the moon but can’t invent a battery to last longer than most of them do. Just a thought
😂😂😂
This track looks cool I wish I could ride on that track I go to Rhode Island MX 691 on Saturdays tomorrow is the day
buzz buzz gang gang
Dirt looks sick!!!
It was sooo perfect
i hope i can make it to arcola mx
I grew up going to budds creek.
At my track, I see many riders attack the jump and lay off the throttle at the face of the jump, but I also see many that take off with smooth throttle. My question is: on a jump where possible, should we be aiming to take off the jump coasting? I'm fairly certain that there is a time and place for both techniques but I'm just wondering if you can comment on when to use each technique and which we should practice as beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders? Thanks for all the great videos!
Also, what go pro mount do you use?
You really want to just be smooth throttle all the way off jump face. For high level riders, there’s times we have to coast there last bit of takeoff or even brake aggressively on the takeoff
I use the Dango Mount
When you coming to Michigan?
I remember reading in Dirt Bike mag in the 80s when Gary Bailey did his school, if your elbows were down he would smack your elbow with a stick as you went by! Lol!
Keep them coming boss
You should come landing Mx park Sunday Easton Maryland they have big just I got a 2020 Kx 1000
100
@@Outdoorswithcorey Did he come?
Gang Gang Buzz Buzz
Gonna be there Sunday
closest you’ll be to Michigan?
AJ! Can you make a video about how difficult it is to come from ct and become a pro rider? Lol jk but could you make a video on getting better at steering with the rear wheel?
Haha! Very difficult. I might need to watch a video on that for myself 😂 I’m one to almost always rely on front end traction and “steering with the rear” is something I struggle with. I can definitely make a video talking more about it
Aj Catanzaro heck yeah man. Thanks!
Keep those knees tight against the bike in the air
great newscasting technique (0:00)
Hahahah I’m an idiot, forgot to cut the first clip. How did no one else call me out on that?!
im hoping i can make it to arcola mx
How much does it cost?
5'4 on a CR80 what do you guys ride
Kx 250
Can I ask if you do your private lessons in or close to Alabama
I just booked a class at Arcola Mx in Louisiana. That’s closest I get at the moment
I will see you on the 31st good buddy 👍
I miss Henry hill and big gulp
It miss you too
Kx 100
Time to get more camera gear AJ :) your videos are so good that the investment should pay it self In views and patreons.
Just need to figure out what to get! The GoPro works perfect for the private lessons but I need better audio badly
Aj Catanzaro get ulanzi GoPro vlog setup with rode mic. Whole kit is available on Amazon. Btw great job with those videos 👍🏼
Second, Hows it going
Man I want to do some advanced training with you so bad but you live so fare away sucks..
check out my Budds videos (ima rookie)
You still ride?
@@bunnyman6321 No I don’t 😅😫😫